St. Rose of Lima Christmas Concert Goes Virtual for 2020

SRLA will host a pre-recorded presentation of our first-ever virtual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 17, at 7:00 pm.

Mr. Allen Jarvis will lead our Kindergarten through Eighth grades in Holiday and Religious selections for everyone at home.

We hope that the spirit of Christmas surrounds you as it has us listening to rehearsals.

We will be taping on Tuesday, 12/15. We ask that your child dress in Festive Holiday Colors with lots of Red, Green, Silver, Gold and White!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Principal Underwood
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Dear Parents,

St. Rose of Lima Christmas Concert Goes Virtual for 2020.

SRLA will host a pre-recorded presentation of our first-ever virtual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 17, at 7:00 pm.

More details on how to view the concert will be sent in a separate email.

Mr. Allen Jarvis will lead our Kindergarten through Eighth grades in Holiday and Religious selections for everyone at home to enjoy.

We hope that the spirit of Christmas surrounds you as it has us listening to rehearsals.

We will be taping on Tuesday, 12/15 and ask that your child dress in Festive Holiday Colors, think Red, Green, Silver, Gold and White for the day!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Principal Underwood
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Dear Parents,

On the Roman Catholic Church calendar of holy days, December 8th is celebrated as a holy day of obligation, commemorating the Immaculate Conception of Mary. The observance of this feast began with a Papal encyclical by Pope Pius IX, when he formally defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, INEFFABILIS DEUS, on December 8, 1854.

SRLA will attend mass on Monday, December 7^th and Tuesday, December 8^th according to the following schedule:

Kindergarten-third grade: Monday, 12/7 at 10:30 am

Fourth -eighth grades, Tuesday, 12/8 at 10:30 am

Dear Parents,

Friday, December 11th, is a 12:10 dismissal for Professional Development.

It is also a free Dress Up Day.

Please cancel your lunch order if you ordered lunch with No Fuss Lunch.

Thank you,
Principal Tina Underwood
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Dear SRLA School Parents,

The parish will celebrate the Christmas Tree Lighting this year, immediately following the 5:30PM Mass on Saturday, December 5th. 

Attendance will be limited and refreshments will not be served.

You can register online for the 5:30PM Mass by clicking the link below.

http://www.stroseshorthills.org/index.php/liturgy-and-worship/schedules

Merry Christmas!

Principal Mrs. Tina Underwood

Parents,

Tomorrow, Friday, December 4, 2020 will be a full day.

Please plan to send your child in with a lunch!

Thank you,
Tina Underwood
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Dear Parents,

Please review the following questions regarding your child’s health.

Should you or your child answer yes to any of the following questions, please do not send your child to school. Contact your physician or medical provider.

Questions for SRLA Students Before They Go to School

1.  Does your child currently have a temperature of over 100.4 degrees?

2.  In the past 24 hours, has your child experienced:

• Sore throat, runny nose, congestion
• New frequent, dry cough (for students with chronic allergies/asthma, a change in baseline cough)
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Diarrhea, vomiting
• Loss of taste or smell
• New onset of headache
• Fatigue or muscle or body aches

3.  Has your child recently been in close contact with anyone who has exhibited any of these symptoms?

4.  Has your child recently been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19?

5.  Complete the following COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire either electronically or by hand by 12/2/2020 to gain entry into the school building.

Please see the attached file for the Covid-19 Screening Questionnaire.

Sincerely,

Principal Underwood

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Parents,

Father Harahan reads the book, Grateful, A Song of Giving Thanks by John Bucchno and illustrated by Anna-Liisa Hakkarainen

Bedtime Stories with Father Harahan on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/PVMAPRa2kzw

Sr. Sandy

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Grades K-5

St. Rose of Lima Parish in Short Hills, NJ presents to their children grades k - 5 the Sparkle Box Challenge. The Sparkle Box is a heartfelt children's Christmas book that brings the true meaning of Christmas into focus. Written by Jill Hardie, illustrated by Christine Kornacki.

https://youtu.be/LCIWGM2L-rk

Sr. Sandy

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Dear Parents,

Just a reminder that there is No School Tomorrow, November 25th for professional development.

Thank you,

Principal Tina Underwood   

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Dear Parents,

Aftercare will not run until we return in-seat on 1/11/2021.

Thank you,

Principal Underwood

The HSA is now offering SRLA navy blue face masks that are available in youth and adult sizes!! The masks can be personalized with the wearer's initials. SRLA car magnets are also available!

*Personalized masks: When prompted for "Student Name"- enter your desired mask initials (up to 3 letters). Please do NOT enter a name in this section.   Full names are NOT allowed.

Please follow the link for pricing and to place your online order. All proceeds will benefit the school!

https://bngn.smarttuition.com/?id=xzm41d0qr0v#/home/

Orders are due by tomorrow, November 25th!

If you have questions, please contact Margie Naughton-This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Dear Parents,

St. Rose of Lima Academy will be proactive and take steps to minimize in-person contact at school in the coming weeks.

• Upon return from Thanksgiving Break, all classes, school-wide, learning will be virtual for Monday, 11/30 and Tuesday, 12/1/2020. The two days will run from 8:10-12:10 each day and a special schedule will be sent out next week. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12/2, 12/3, and 12/4, will be in-seat and full days.

• In addition, upon return from Christmas break, the week of 1/4-1/8/2021 will be on-line as well.  Again, the week will run from 8:10-12:10 each day and a second special schedule will be sent out closer to the break.

• Finally, aftercare will not run after 11/20/2020 until we return in-seat on 1/11/2021. So our last day of aftercare for this year will be Friday, November 20, 2020.

I urge every member of the SRLA community to do everything possible to help stop the spread of this virus by continuing to wear a mask, practice social distancing and thorough handwashing (20 seconds, using soap and water), as well as sanitizing common-use surfaces as you plan your holiday time.

We all have a role to play in staying healthy, stopping the spread of COVID-19 and getting this pandemic under control. Please remain vigilant and do all that you can do to protect yourself and those around you during this critical time. I send my best wishes to you and your family for a happy and restful Thanksgiving break.

Sincerely,

Principal Underwood